11th Hour Racing Grant Program
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Open, competitive grant program funding nonprofit projects worldwide that improve ocean health, including reducing plastic pollution and advancing circular solutions in coastal communities. Grants typically range from $40,000-$150,000 with focus areas including clean technologies, best practices, waste reduction, and plastic pollution prevention.
Source: https://11thhourracing.org/grant-giving/
Funding Details
- Funder
- 11th Hour Racing
- Funding Goal
- Support ocean health through clean technologies, ocean literacy, and ecosystem restoration projects globally
- Funding Amount
- USD 40,000–150,000 typical; average USD 75,000 (40.000 € – 150.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-03-31 (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Apply via 11thhourracing.org grant portal. Annual call with specific deadline. Evaluated on environmental impact, organizational expertise, innovation, feasibility, measurable outcomes within one year.
- Target Region
- Global, with priority on US East Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Caribbean
- Contact
- Via grant portal at 11thhourracing.org
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:57
Application Checklist
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Summary
The 11th Hour Racing Grant Program is an annual competitive grant programme operated by 11th Hour Racing, a philanthropic initiative connected to the Schmidt Family Foundation. The programme funds nonprofit organizations working to improve ocean health through three strategic areas: ocean literacy and stewardship (experiential learning, citizen science, storytelling), clean technologies and best practices (reducing waste, preventing plastic pollution, improving water quality, circular solutions), and ecosystem restoration (coastal habitat restoration, water quality, carbon sequestration). Grants typically range from USD 40,000 to USD 150,000, with an average of USD 75,000. First-time applicants from new organizations generally receive smaller amounts. Grants are typically one-year commitments, though multi-year grants are awarded less frequently. The programme is open globally, though it prioritises projects on the US East Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. International nonprofit organizations may apply if their work aligns with the strategic goals. Priority is given to 501(c)(3) organizations, but other charitable entities are considered. Applications are assessed on environmental impact, organizational expertise, innovation and creativity, feasibility of implementation, and potential for replication. Projects demonstrating measurable outcomes within one year and scalability are particularly competitive. The 2026 deadline is March 31, 2026.
Historical Context
Annual programme running since at least 2015. 25+ grantees in recent cohorts. Programme renewed multiple times with consistent focus on ocean health.
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